Healthy Early Years London (HEYL)The Healthy Early Years London programme continues under the National Children's Bureau this year. If you have begun the award please do take a moment to revisit the website and check...Applications open for 30 hours of government-funded childcare for September 2025All eligible working parents of children who will be at least nine months old on or before 31 August can now apply for 30...BBC Tiny Happy People Thank you for all your support and using BBC Tiny Happy People with families you work with. Please can we ask you and your teams to help...Business InformationWelcome to our new business information page; Here we will share any key information, announcements or topical themes relating to the business side of Early Years...Business Information - Early Years ToolkitEarly Years Toolkit – fantastic free resources from Childcare Works to help you run your childcare business. Childcare Works have recently launched a new...Business Information - Recycling Did you know that as of 31st March 2025, there are new rules for waste separation? ‘Simpler Recycling’ is a new set of government guidelines which requires most firms...Childcare ChoicesFinal phase of childcare expansion - From this September, 15 hours childcare for working families with children under 3 will expand to 30 hours, meaning eligible working families can now apply for 30...Childminder Drop-in and Stay and Play SessionsWe have been visiting Childminder drop-in and stay and play sessions across Lewisham to share books that children love and talk to childminders...CPD Outdoor Learning Training with The Muddy Puddle Teacher The Muddy Puddle Teacher is holding an CPD outdoor learning training session in person at Base Zero Nursery, Bellingham on Friday 4th July, costs £50 per person....Deaf Awareness WeekDeaf awareness week was 5th to 10th May, but there are things that you can do within your setting all year round. Story Books The resources below can and should be shared all year round...Early Years Expansion Grant 2025-2026Following the notification of the Early Years Expansion Grant for the 2025-2026 period, Lewisham has been allocated a total of £453,321. To maximise the...Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Space Requirements Consultation Launch As we get more children ready for school at age 5, we are exploring new ways to help providers offer more high-quality childcare places for families, that include access to outdoor space...Early Years Online Accounts We just wanted to highlight the following points below regarding your Early Years online account, and when you are booking onto our training. When you are login in to your Early Years...Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) and Disability Access Fund (DAF) PostersWe are pleased to provide you with some posters to help promote Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) and Disability Access Fund (DAF)...Early Years Sports Fund 2025Exciting opportunity to apply for the Early Years Sports Fund - The Early Years Sports Fund is now open for applications in South East London! This fantastic initiative is here to help...EYFS Network/Sharing Good PracticeHuge thanks to Ashmead Primary School for hosting our Spring term EYFS Network. 80 plus early years practitioners attended from early years settings all over Lewisham. EYFS Networks give practitioners a chance to look around another setting...Family Hubs - Update on Family Practitioner ServiceAs part of ongoing local developments within Children’s Services, the Family Practitioner service has now been absorbed into Family Thrive...Family Information Service (FIS) May 2025 UpdatesParents are now looking for childcare provisions to access from Autumn term 2025. Access to early education entitlements now includes 9 months to...Focus on Well-beingIn the month of May – Take a walk and go on a Gratitude Scavenger Hunt. Find something that makes you happy Something to give to someone else to make them smile... Lewisham Early Years Hourly Rates from 1st April 2025At the end of December, the DfE confirmed the overall hourly rates that Lewisham will receive for the delivery of the full range of EY entitlements...Lewisham Early Years Summer Term 2025 Training Our training for summer term 2025 is now available to book for Lewisham childcare providers. Whether it’s developing people's skills and knowledge...Library FocusAttention all leads of: Childminder drop-in sessions, Play-groups, Stay and Play sessions, Day Nurseries and Schools. BOOK FREE ‘Story times, library talks, library cards visits...London South Early Years Stronger Practice Hub - TrainingLondon South Early Years Stronger Practice Hub (EYSPH) training is now available to book. Please visit their website which provides further information and lists upcoming training...Making it REAL and Sharing it REAL with Parents - UpdatesPlease find below updates on Making it REAL and Sharing it REAL with parents. Making it REAL Introductory training in the Making it REAL approach...Martyn’s Law - The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martyn’s Law, received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025 and marks a significant step in enhancing public safety...Measles Cases Measles cases are increasing again in London including Lewisham, so there will be a continuing to promote and encourage uptake of MMR vaccination to those eligible in Lewisham...Mental Health - Managing Stress In The Workplace If you are a Wellbeing Champion in your setting, keep your knowledge and information bank up to date. Click here for...Moments that MatterOn Thursday 8th May we joined Lewisham partners at Catford Library for a Moments that Matter celebration day. Children and families dropped-in for story-telling sessions...Natural Thinkers Training National Children’s Bureau upcoming training, Natural Thinkers is happening on 4th July. Natural Thinkers is a face-to-face training designed to empower early years...New Early Years Provider Newsletter from the Department for EducationThe Department for Education (DfE) have a new newsletter for early years providers that will begin in early June. Subscribers will receive the latest announcements, information...Potential Early Years Premises Available Within Lewisham BoroughAre you looking to open a Early Years setting, maybe expand your current setting or even move to a different location within Lewisham Borough? This page...Preparing your childcare business for September 2025As we move towards September and the final phase of the expansion of funded childcare spaces, now is a good time to evaluate different areas of your...Publication of Early Years Teacher Degree Apprenticeship (EYTDA) Employer GuidanceFollowing the publication of the Early Years Teacher Degree Apprenticeship Training Provider Guidance in April 2025, the Department for Education is pleased to announce...Refugee Week – 16th to 23rd June 2025This year’s theme, “Community as a Superpower”, invites young children to explore the idea that even small voices can make a big impact. By learning...The Juniper ProgrammeThe Juniper Programme is a 10-week recovery programme for young children under 4 years of age and their mothers who have experienced domestic abuse...Tiny Happy People is now part of BBC CBeebies ParentingFrom 5th June 2025 Tiny Happy People has a new home CBeebies Parenting which is a brand extension of BBC CBeebies aimed at parents and carers...Well-being - AffirmationsRemember your affirmations Spring is here and it’s a great time to refresh and confirm our affirmations. Make a display, a game, or just put them on a mirror...Wellbeing - Kindness RocksWhy not paint a stone/rock, piece of wood, shell or even the tablecloth when you have a break or in a staff meeting...